Bitcoin has dropped roughly 22% since January 1, 2026, and anyone who owns it directly has felt every point of that decline. First Trust SkyBridge (CRPT) was built for investors who want crypto exposure without the custody headaches, wallet risks, or tax complexity of holding Bitcoin outright. Instead of holding the asset itself, CRPT owns the companies that profit when crypto thrives: miners, exchanges, and blockchain-adjacent businesses.
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